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ALAINA'S PROMISE, a sensualhistorical romance taking place in Ireland during the year 1870, is now available at Samhain Publishing, Ltd.

When Alaina Ryan promised to take her father home to die, she never dreamed he wished her to marry a stranger.

After surviving the War Between the States and a violent attack, she’s unable to stand the thought of a man’s touch. But her betrothed awakens new feelings and Alaina finds herself trusting him despite her fears.

Torin O’Brien regrets his misspent youth and the death of his first love. Unwilling to burden another with the shadow cast over his life, he refuses to consider marriage. Then Alaina’s beauty and sweet nature tempt him beyond measure, and his resolve is sorely tested.

But what kind of life can they share if no one trusts a man accused of murder?

Changeling Press has just released their Valentine Candy Kisses including my story, Lupercalian Feast.

Here's a blurb:Lupercalian Feast by Silvia VioletWhen Julianne retreats to her family’s mountain cabin to spend Valentine’s weekend alone, she never expects to meet the men of her dreams, and she certainly doesn’t expect them to be satyrs.

Strange noises wake her in the night and draw her into the woods to investigate. She arrives at a clearing and finds an orgy in full swing. Human women and satyrs are vigorously celebrating the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia. Before she can recover from the shock, two sexy satyrs inform her that she is their partner for the night and they are prepared to fulfill her wickedest fantasy.

Learn more and read an excerpt here. Warning: This story is for adults only and has m/f/m content.

He appears to her every night, chasing her until she’s trapped at gunpoint. A stalker who wants her dead. Terror jolts her awake with vivid scenes of her death. The problem is that Angelina Benton’s prophetic dreams always come true. The day Jared Maxwell in walks into The Variety Vine, the nightmare becomes reality. Circumstances force Angie to work and live with Jared. If she refuses, she loses her home and business. If she agrees she may lose her life.

Love at first sight isn’t possible in Jared Maxwell’s mind. When he meets Angelina his world turns upside down. He’s determined to gain her trust and win her love even though he has an ulterior motive for being in Dansburg, Virginia.

Strange events unfold that put Angie’s life in danger. Despite her fears, she realizes she’s falling in love with the rugged man from her dreams. Can she overcome her fears and suspicions to fulfill her destiny or will trusting Jared be the ultimate mistake?

Publisher Note: This book was previously published elsewhere under the same title, but has been revised.This edition of Night Visions includes new, never before published scenes. I have an excerpt on my website if you'd like to take a look. I'm also running a contest there too where the winner gets a copy of Night Visions or a psychic reading - winners choice. I'll announce the winner on February 1st so don't delay!

I've also received a preview of my first review. Look for it live on February 1st. Until then, here's a snippet:

"...when dead people appear, curses are enacted, and danger follows Angie, it is thrilling and frightening as readers wait for the intruder from Angie’s dream to appear." Marilyn Heyman, Romance Reviews Today

All Julia Sullivan wanted was a fresh start in a new place. But cutting ties with the past and starting over can be a difficult thing to do.

After leaving her husband and quitting her job, Julia was emotionally spent. She needed a quiet place to recharge and to think about what she wanted from life. She thought she had found just that when she inherited her aunt's oceanfront Victorian house in Haven, New Jersey. It wasn't going to be that simple, however. In addition to her new house being a complete shambles, her charming soon-to-be ex-husband Patrick, whom she discovers she still loves, arrives with the intention of winning her back. To complicate matters further, it seems as if her aunt's death wasn't an accident after all. And there's just something about her new house that seems to interest all sorts of people.

This is my debut novel and I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed dreaming it up. Drop by my website to see a list of my upcoming chats and for links to groups I regularly visit. I'm looking forward to getting to know you!

When Beth Albright comes to Hoblington Grange to perform a paranormal investigation, she is blissfully unaware that her client is Sam Aston-Wilkes, her first love. In the gathering storm that greets her, the house she has come to examine seems almost alive, and the terrible pressure only grows when Sam reveals the heartbreaking truth about why he broke up with Beth. He seems determined to protect her by any means, even if he can't protect himself, yet all she wants to do is solve his problems. Problems that could cost Sam everything... Beth’s doubts about whether she can fix the shattered heart of the man she never stopped loving begin to increase as the forces of the Grange, both past and present, close ranks to influence Sam and Beth’s destiny. Will they make it through the storm, or will their love be doomed to fail, as those who have gone before them?

Genre: ParanormalRating: PG-13

Purchase Details:

Available from Moonlit Romance as a trade paperback ($13.18) and as an e-book download in PDF, Mobipocket, or HTML ($4.00).

Also available from Fictionwise as an e-book download in many different formats ($4.00).

Hi, everyone! And I have exciting news. ON DANGER'S EDGE (available at Cerridwen Press) has been nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Awards for 2006 for Small Presses! It'll be in the MARCH 2007 issue!

Here's a blurb ~On Dangers Edge By Lise FullerFear be damned…

…is the code photojournalist Rorie Lindsay lives by. Free of her abusive ex-husband, she celebrates her divorce with a one-night stand then heads to her next photo shoot in the Panamanian jungles, thirsting for adventure. Finally sensing her life is her own, Rorie relishes her autonomy until guerillas take her small troupe captive. Now, in order to survive, she must match wits with the soldier who came to save her—Chief Warrant Officer Tom MacCallum, the same stranger she'd spent one incredible night with.

Tom couldn't forget the passionate brunette he'd bedded—a vain attempt to assuage his guilt over a comrade's death. Like his father several years before, Tom had been unable to save his friend. Driven in his Special Forces missions, the failures haunt his private life. Because loved ones die, he's refused to commit himself to a woman. Still, he longed for something with Rorie. Unable to find her again, he's encouraged when he sees she's in the party he's rescuing—until the rescue effort goes awry and he finds the terrorists hot on their trail. Now, both their lives and their destinies are…

This is a biggie, especially for an up- and coming author like me! Please help me celebrate! And if your interested in the book, click the link above or see me and my other books at the author site they have for me: Lise Fuller.

Melaniece is looking forward to spending a nice quiet holiday at her vacation home up in the mountains. Expecting to enjoy ripping open gifts with her family, she’s surprised when they spring the ultimate present on her: Michael Bannon. Could his unexpected appearance have anything to do with the strange vampire dreams she’s been having lately? Impossible. There’s no such thing as vampires.

Michael is determined not to blow a second chance with the woman he should have loved years ago, even if it means revealing his true nature. Is a good guy willing to be very bad to get what he wants? Hell, yes…including drive Melaniece out of her mind. Over and over again.

******************************"This is a quickie but TJ builds the tension well, not wasting a single word. The sex? Wooo baby, nicely written and hot, hot, hot! I don't want to give any spoilers, but Gift Wrap: Optional takes the story of second chances at love and gives it a fabulous paranormal twist. A fabulous quick read that I really enjoyed. "Lauren Dane, Published Author - Harlequin, Ellora's Cave, Samhain Publishinghttp://www.laurendane.com

“Her family, friends and conscience all say it's wrong to fall for the hustler she rescued from the streets. But how come it feels so right?”

When Megan first meets Mouth, a homeless teenage hustler, on the streets of L.A., he’s the perfect subject for the expose she hopes will help her break into journalism. She doesn’t expect to be drawn into his life and become his friend to the point where she takes him in after he’s beaten and robbed by thugs.

As they learn to live together, a powerful attraction flourishes between Megan and the young man, whose real name is Sean. Although he’s street smart, tough and very mature, he’s also a youth in transition. When they finally give in to the sexual heat between them, Megan fears she’s taking advantage of her position as his mentor.

Their relationship challenges every aspect of her life. Megan must make difficult choices between the conflicting demands of her friends and family, her career and love.

Please note: Captain's Courtship & See Paris and Live are conventional, m/f romances; Castaway is m/m

The Captain’s Courtship

For Cynthia Lancaster and Captain Paul Smith, it’s love at first sight, but Cynthia has been promised to her father’s protégé, the lackluster Mr. Evelyn Humboldt. A lengthy courtship is what’s expected, but will Paul have enough time to claim his ladylove and get back to port to take command of the Seahorse? There seems to be more than one revolution brewing in the American colonies!

See Paris and Live

Christopher St. John hadn’t planned on staying in Paris, but then he met the unforgettable Zoë Colbert. Unable to pull himself away, Christopher loses his heart to Zoë and finds himself embroiled in the turmoil of the French Revolution. Will passion save them from the ravages of war, or lead them down a path of inescapable danger?

Castaway

In a time when their love is forbidden and a place where privacy is impossible, the love between Lieutenants David Archer and William Marshall has remained hidden, even from each other. But when a terrible storm at sea leaves the two stranded on a desert island where their fantasies are just within reach, will they be able to deny their desires, or will their true feelings be revealed?

A megalomaniac God-king from 4th Dynasty Egypt frequents Sienna's nights. Remnants of Khufu's rule have withstood the test of time on the Giza Plateau. His dark, enigmatic eyes speak of an exotic and ancient world in torrid dreams that stroke Sienna's fire, his touch igniting her soul...

Sienna's obsession takes her from London to smog-filled streets of modern-day Cairo, what she finds both shocks and thrills her…

ShadowsForge - This is a warning. This is to let you know that you've been a thorn in my side for far too long. I have had to put up with my lady gushing over you for the last four years now, and I've had enough of it. It was bad enough before you came through my city but since you did, I've given a lot of thought to ending your career permanently. I wanted to give you a sporting chance by letting you know that your days are numbered.

Travel with ShadowsForge as they continue the Ethereal Edge Tour, spending two explosive weeks at venues throughout the United Kingdom. Join Ty Synclair and his band mates, Geoff Richards, Jordan Cantrell, Jon Wiles, and Brian Cummings as they tour their homeland, trying to stay one step ahead of danger.

Alex Stevenson, owner of ‘The Contemporary Man’, a leading mens’ lifestyle magazine, arranges to unwind with a female dominant, recommended to him by a close friend.Artist and semi-retired dominatrice, Katherine O’Brien—a.k.a Mistress Kitty-- adds Alex to her exclusive clientele after their sexually charged meeting. A first for her, she allows sex on the menu. The man of her dreams is on offer and the challenge of training him is irresistible.

This bachelor is going to get more than he bargained for! Question is, will he like it?

Bass player Ty Synclair is discontented with the women that come through his life who love him for his money, image, and fame.He believes there has to be one woman, somewhere, who will love him for who he is, not the package sold to the public.

Alexis Rivers is finished with her abusive boyfriend and finished with love altogether. She wants a man who would simply love and appreciate her. Since he doesn't seem to exist, she wants to remain alone for the rest of her life. The problem is her heart doesn’t agree with her decision, a decision that crumbles fast after literally running into Ty Synclair in the middle of a blizzard.

Can two cold hearts spark a fire, when they collide on a snowy mountain road and spend three days alone together in a snowbound cabin?

January may be a cold, blustery month in most of the northern hemisphere, but it doesn't have to be... Heat up your January with the latest installment in the Brandi Whyne and Her Incredibly Erotic Adventures series. You won't be disappointed!

Brandi and the crew go searching for a crack in the time-space continuum. Along the way they experience some rather wild side effects of inter-dimensional travel—including Brandi's disembodied ass begging to be rogered. Robin is more than happy to oblige as the gravity units go off line, and as an oddly familiar time bandit plans to take Brandi hostage…

Allie Stephenson is starting over. After years of trying to make her marriage work, she's single and settling down in the suburbs with her son, M. J. Unfortunately for her, other forces have decided that it is just the right time for a man to slip into her life, home, and heart.

When Jake Donally moves into the neighborhood, the ladies all take notice. So far, he's kept a low profile. However, that all changes when Allie breaks his Bonsai, and the wall he built around his heart, come tumbling down. Unfortunately, Jake is not all that he seems, and he's been looking for a chance to get to know Allie much better.

Braless in the Buick was my debut novel and will always hold a special place in my heart because it proved to me that I could achieve what I'd always secretly dreamed of becoming—an author. Now, over a year later, with a few more contracts under my writing belt, I'm still just as stunned that I get to do something I love so much. I'm also surprised when other people actually like what I do, because Braless was also nominated for a CAPA award at The Romance Studio, which just made my year! And then Coffee Time Romance asked me to be the featured author in their forum for January, so 2007 is looking wonderful for me so far, I only hope this is a sign of good things to come.

When pregnant teen, Joanne, chooses single motherhood, she loses everything, including her family. Four years later, she's fiercely independent, trusts no one and is barely keeping her head above water.

Roy is a Hillsborough County Sheriff, and a widower who lost his wife and child during a burglary gone terribly wrong. Six years later, he still refuses to love for fear of losing it again.

Together, these two just might get a second chance to learn about trust and love. When you can't count on people, TRUST IN THE WIND.

My first paranormal romance, Temptation Unleashed, was released in ebook format in July 2006 by Triskelion Publishing. Its been an amazing whirlwind of a ride since then! TU has received great reviews, including a FOUR STAR review from Romantic Times Magazine. And, for the new year it has received the privilage of being BOOK COVER OF THE MONTH for Nov. 2006 at Erin Aislinn's site.

I love writing paranormal romances --- the possibilities are endless! And I love the idea of alpha shapeshifter males, and fiesty heroines who manage to tame these wild boys. I have an excerpt on my author site at: www.authorkari.com, and I change it every now & then to keep everyone curious to read more!

My next book is a paranormal romance, though not associated with TU. I've had so many readers request Gavin's story from TU (the hero's sexy brother), but he will have to wait until he's ready to tell me his FULL story. For now, he's brooding and so I'm working on another story!

The second book in my historic Misty Cove series was released in e-book format on January 1, 2007. What an awesome way to start the new year :)

This is the back cover blurb for my latest book -

Lady Light Keeper (Misty Cove Series - Book Two) Lizbeth is a woman of uncommon strength and determination and that's one of the things that her husband William, loves about her. When an unexpected turn of events cuts Lizbeth's happiness short, that strength is tested in ways she never imagined. Her children are growing up in a time and place where death and loss are a common part of life. While she struggles with her own fears, she must help her children find their way through an uncertain future. Lizbeth keeps an almost obsessive vigil from the lighthouse catwalk. This makes her the ideal choice for the new lightkeeper for the Stormy View lighthouse. She must decide if she's ready to move forward. Misty Cove residents are concerned about whether Duncan, the assistant lightkeeper, is hiding a dark secret? What long-buried secrets will challenge Lizbeth as she makes the journey through the pages of Lady Lightkeeper?

Widow's Walk is the first book in the series and it is available in e-book and print book. This is the back cover blurb for Widow's Walk -

Widow's Walk - Book One of the Misty Cove Series by Nikki Leigh First in a series of three. Days before her wedding, in October 1841, Lizbeth climbs to the widows walk atop her home, with her fiancé. They search the dark and stormy horizon for her father's fishing boat and Lizbeth notices the darkened lighthouse on the point. In such a violent storm, her father and the other men from Misty Cove need the lighthouse to guide their boats safely into harbor.

In the morning and the lighthouse lamps shine out, but it's too late. Death had come in the stormy night and the community is devastated by loss. Is love enough for Lizbeth to overcome the needless death of her father? Mourning and an investigation into the light's failure delay the wedding. When, at last, Lizbeth and William pledge their love, will they find happiness?

Smart, yet stubborn, Kathryn wants more than anything to be a serious reporter, even to the detriment of her personal life. Her best friend, easygoing coworker Nick, realizes she has lost her Christmas spirit, and he is determined to help her find it again. And maybe in the process, she’ll find him too.

After the pair is assigned to work together on a story covering the toy drive for the downtown children’s home, Kathryn begins to receive anonymous gifts from a Secret Santa. But will any of this really make a difference in Kathryn? And what happens when she begins to fall for her Secret Santa, making Nick jealous?

Stranded in a remote cabin for the winter, two strangers are forced to survive the cold, lonely nights any way they can. Each struggling to get over the loss of someone they love, building relationships isn't in the forecast. However, in time, deep caring replaces what starts out as purely animal magnetism. Is their new found love strong enough to heal past wounds?What are reviewers saying?

Recommended Read and FIVE ANGELS from Fallen Angels! This is a great book...

This is a beautiful tale of pain and passion, and the healing that comes from both, says Coffee Time Reviews. The author has created two amazing characters, each coping with loss in their own way. Charlie’s strength and determination play out wonderfully against Luke’s battered, but not broken, spirit and the flames from their growing desires are hot enough to melt the snow around them. Beautifully balanced and well written, this is a fantastic story I recommend putting on your must read list.

SOMEONE TO LOVE ME is a heart-touching story. I love the emotional bond that Charlie and Luke form. They had me close to tears several times, especially near the end of the story...Romance Junkies

Secrets and Sacrifices by Diane WylieDiane Wylie's latest Civil War romance, "Secrets and Sacrifices," published by Vintage Romance Publishing (http://www.vrpublishing.com), is now available. The following is from the back cover:

The Confederate army is starving and badly in need of clothing. Add to that the mounting numbers of battle casualties, a lack of medical supplies, and army surgeon, Captain Daniel Reid, of the Twenty-Fifth Virginia, knows he has to take action, no matter the consequences.

Charlotte Garrett loses her husband and her identity when she takes on the guise of a Southern soldier. Learning to march, fight, and even spit like a man is to be expected. But what she doesn’t expect to find is a situation that leads her into the arms of a new man and into big, big trouble with the North and South!

The reviewers have this to say:

Diane M. Wylie’s debut novel, My Enemy, My Love was a runaway success. Once again, this author’s solid research and talent for creating a believable, heart-warming romantic tale will transport her many fans back to the foundation of America’s unique spirit in Secrets and Sacrifices. In the name of love, a young woman fought for her country, but the pain and passion of Charlie’s journey will change many lives.

Jonin Lee runs the SOB (Secret Order of the Boar), a group of people dedicated to following the ancient Chinese Daoist religion. To reach enlightenment, he intends to turn his followers into boars. He's discontent with his life as a launch engineer in a corporate-driven world and wants to change his future. That is...until he meets Sabine Morgan who treats him like a swine.

Sabine isn't at SOB to make friends, nor to become a member. She wasn't even born in the year of the Boar, but the year of the Tiger. She needs to uncover the truth about Jonin and report back to her boss at the space center. But Sabine can't help but be attracted to the charming, passionate, Jonin. In a mission to return Earth back to the people, she must find the key and search for the pig.

Jonin wants to reside on the space station, and in order to have his application accepted, he must do the impossible -- get the tigress to accept him. At one of his meetings, he falls for a woman so unlike the tigress he so wants to love. As he learns the mysteries surrounding him, he's entwined in a plot to bring the corporation down.

Sabine knows Jonin is the key, and now on the night when all her plans will come to light, she has to warn her lover or lose all. She doesn't want to lose the one man who makes her feel sexy, makes her laugh, and actually listens to her...possibly even loves her for any reason. But can she honestly love a boar?

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